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There is virtually no escape from sweat. The ever faster pace of life, stress, high temperatures, and even an improper diet – all this makes us feel discomfort and our body begins to overheat. Although sweating is essential for the proper functioning of the thermoregulatory system, this mechanism is quite often disturbed. Then we are dealing with hyperhidrosis, of which hyperhidrosis is a particularly unpleasant type. How to fight it?
Sweat – a necessary evil
Before we start the fight, it is worth recognizing the enemy. Human sweat is 99% water. Its other ingredients are salts, fats, lactic acid, carbohydrates, trace amounts of minerals and urea. The latter, although suspicious, is not the source of an unpleasant odor. In fact, urea is odorless crystals that are successfully used, for example, in the production of skin firming creams. How our sweat smells depends mainly on the food we eat, climatic conditions, hormonal factors and coexisting diseases. In fact, fresh sweat is almost odorless, it is only after some time that the bacteria on our skin metabolize it, which results in an unpleasant odor..
We sweat because it is one of the mechanisms of thermoregulation, i.e. maintaining thermal equilibrium. This mechanism is regulated by the autonomic area of the nervous system – the same area that controls, for example, the process of breathing. Unfortunately, an unhealthy lifestyle, as well as genetic conditions, can disturb proper thermoregulation and contribute to excessive sweating, which effectively lowers our self-esteem, especially in social interactions.
Among the sweat glands there are eccrine and apocrine glands. The eccrine glands, of which the average adult human body contains about 3 million, are primarily responsible for hyperhidrosis of the feet.
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The causes of hyperhidrosis
Foot hyperhidrosis is primarily a medical and psychological problem. It is estimated that in the United States it accounts for about 2 to 3 percent. all medical diagnoses. It is such a common condition because the soles of our feet are particularly prone to perspiration. Statistically, there are about 600 sweat glands per 1 cm2 skin. By comparison, in other parts of the body, such as the thighs, there are only 100 glands per cm2.
The causes of hyperhidrosis may be different, but most often they are hereditary tendencies, mainly related to metabolic disorders. When it comes to matters that we can control, we should beware, first and foremost, of plastic footwear. The same applies to socks made of windproof textiles. If possible, wear cotton socks and natural leather shoes. We recommend, for example, Antibacterial bamboo pressure-free socks with aloe vera. If you prefer socks to socks, Medonet Market also has Antibacterial Bamboo Pressure-Free Aloe Vera.
An inadequate diet is an equally important factor in increasing sweating. Above all, avoid excessive amounts of coffee, alcohol and spicy foods. A frequent cause of hyperhidrosis is also a hormonal storm that occurs in adolescence and various types of neuroses. There is a reason why lemon balm is added to dietary supplements designed to reduce sweating, which soothes nervous tension.
Unfortunately, there are also groups of people for whom wet feet are almost an occupational disease. Sports Foot Syndrome, commonly known as athlete’s foot, is a combination of several parallel factors, such as foot deformation, overloading, using sports footwear and overheating the body. In the absence of proper hygiene, this combination will almost certainly contribute to serious mycosis problems. Neglect in this matter can be very dangerous.
Read more: Athlete’s foot – symptoms. How long does it take to treat athlete’s foot?
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What is the risk of feet hyperhidrosis?
Although the problem of foot hyperhidrosis may seem trivial – if left untreated, it causes other ailments to accompany it. By defending itself against excessive fluid loss, the body stimulates the stratum corneum of the skin to grow intensively.
As a consequence, the skin of the feet becomes thick, which is also accompanied by an unsightly yellow color. Needless to say, sweaty feet and soggy skin, along with the warm environment of the footwear, is an ideal place for the development of mycosis. For care, we recommend the Blue Cap body spray for skin inflammation.
When the skin loses its natural elasticity, it often cracks, opening the way for microorganisms that mainly accumulate between the fingers. Chronic hyperhidrosis can also lead to skin changes in the nail folds and painful burns and corns on the soles of the feet.
ZinoDr can be used for excessive foot sweating. A soothing powder with zinc that gently dries the skin. We also recommend the Ballerina FLOSLEK Antibacterial Cooling Foot Deodorant, which you can buy at a promotional price at Medonet Market.
Foot hyperhidrosis – diagnosis and treatment
One of the most effective methods of fighting excessive foot sweating is iontophoresis. It is a therapy that is helpful even in severe cases. Iontophoresis is a non-invasive procedure that exposes the skin or mucosa to a low-intensity current. The device that emits it can only be powered by AA batteries, so the procedure is completely harmless.
In order to reduce sweat secretion, it is worth using specialist cosmetics, e.g. EPTA DEO cleansing gel regulating sweat secretion, or EPTA DEO hyperhidrosis body kit, which includes: EPTA DEO body spray eliminating excessive sweating and unpleasant smell of sweat and cream for EPTA DEO hyperhidrosis body.
While the prevention of excessive foot sweating is quite simple – it is enough to eliminate the aforementioned risk factors, the treatment of hyperhidrosis (the name used for pathological hyperhidrosis) begins with the diagnosis and diagnosis of its causes. For help, we should turn to a podiatrist who deals with the treatment of diseases related to the feet, or a dermatologist.
A well-planned and individually tailored therapy, with diligence and repeatability in its implementation, should bring the expected results within a month of starting the treatment. The doctor will not only carry out a thorough analysis of the condition of the feet, but also adjust the frequency of epidermis removal treatments and provide advice on methods that can be successfully performed at home.
Want to take care of your feet, but don’t know where to start? Try the regenerating foot cream Sylveco, which not only protects against cracking of the epidermis and intensively moisturizes, but also has refreshing properties. You can also buy Herbapol foot hyperhidrosis gel. You will find the preparation at a discounted price on Medonet Market.
Home remedies and helpful herbs for hyperhidrosis of the feet
Fortunately, in most cases, foot hyperhidrosis is a problem that we can combat by following a few simple rules. First of all, remember about airy footwear made of natural materials and cotton socks. If possible, soak your feet in water with the addition of salt, and then thoroughly dry the interdigital spaces. Antitranspirants with extracts of sage, oak bark, borax, copper and silver ions are very effective.
When the opportunity arises, let’s walk barefoot on natural ground. We use corrective insoles on a daily basis, because removing deformation of the foot is associated with reducing its sweating. When it comes to herbs that help with this ailment, the use of medical sage, which is effective in reducing the secretion of sweat throughout the body, and horsetail, which by slightly increasing urine output, reduces the amount of fluid excreted through the skin gives good results. Apart from horsetail and sage, nettle turns out to be ideal in the case of hyperhidrosis.
Check: Why do we sweat? The causes of hyperhidrosis and smelly sweat
For daily care of skin prone to excessive sweating, use potassium alum powder for feet, hands and body FLOSLEK Ballerina, which reduces perspiration and soothes its unpleasant odor. You can also use Dr Stopa FLOSLEK Refreshing Foot Deodorant on a regular basis, available at a promotional price.
In addition to the fact that it eliminates harmful metabolic products, thus reducing sweat excretion, it also contains vitamins (including B2, K, C) and mineral salts. When it comes to inorganic chemicals, aluminum chloride is by far the most effective in stopping sweating, often added to popular antiperspirant sticks, which are available at most pharmacies.
Buy Sage Leaf, an organic tea that prevents excessive sweating today. The Sweat Blocker – the Panaseus dietary supplement, which is based on natural ingredients supporting the fight against hyperhidrosis, will also help to regulate the body’s water management.
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